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The Oldershaw family  has been waiting a long time for this moment. Canadas Mark Oldershaw won Olympic bronze in the mens C-1 1000m on Day 12 of the London 2012 Olympic Games; and he accomplished it in the same city where the Oldershaw Olympic legacy all started.  His grandfather, Bert Oldershaw, began the tradition at the London 1948 Olympic Games. Marks father and two of his uncles also competed in previous Olympic Games.  Prior to the race, the 29-year-old canoeist from Burlington, Ont., rubbed the Oldershaw name on the side of  his canoe.  "I guess it worked," he said after the race.  Germanys Sebastian Brendel won gold; David Cal won silver.  A third-generation Olympian, Mark is the fifth member of the Oldershaw family to paddle at an Olympic Games. None had medalled--until now. This bronze victory came just minutes after Oldershaws friend and training partner, Adam van Koeverden, won silver in the mens K-1 1000m. "Im just so happy, I dont even know what to say," said Oldershaw.  Oldershaw posted a strong race throughout, staying with the leaders to claim the first-ever Olympic medal for the Oldershaw family, as well as the 13th medal for Canada at these Games.  His late sprint to claim bronze made for an exciting end to the race.  "It wasnt a wait--it was a boost," Oldershaw said of his sprint to the finish line. "This whole week has been one of the best weeks of my life and to cap it off with a bronze medal is just amazing." Prior to London 2012, Oldershaw had never even medalled at a World Championship. London 2012 marks Oldershaws second Olympic Games. He also competed at Beijing 2008, but failed to advance beyond the semi-finals. Using that as motivation, Oldershaw had a strong start at London 2012. He placed second in his heat on Day 10, followed by another second-placed finish in his semi-final race behind Frances Mathieu Goubel.  More to come ... Cheap Jerseys From China . Two of those players appear easy to peg: Dion Waiters and Damian Lillard. The Raptors have been tied to Waiters throughout this draft process and it is believed that he has been their number one target all spring. Cheap NFL Jerseys China . The Texas A&M quarterback became the first freshman to be voted The Associated Press Player of the Year in college football on Tuesday. http://www.bwjerseys.com/ . But as he is quickly finding out going into the London 2012 Olympic Games, his chase of history this time around has potential pitfalls all around it.YANG MEI, Taiwan - Azahara Munoz of Spain shot a 6-under 66 on Friday to share the lead with Anna Nordqvist of Sweden after the second round of the inaugural LPGA Taiwan Championship. Nordqvist shot a 68 to sit tied with Munoz on 7-under 137, two shots ahead of hometown favourite Yani Tseng and fellow Taiwanese Candie Kung. Munoz eagled the sixth hole and added four birdies in a bogey-free round. Nordqvist mixed five birdies with one bogey. "I was hitting the ball really well. I missed a few greens but I was still putting," Munoz said. "I putted 18 times today, so I gave myself a lot of chances. I made a nice eagle on six, so that helped, too." The 22-year-old Tseng shared the overnight lead but only managed a 71 on Friday at the Sunrise Golf and Country Club. Tseng has been cheered on by large and exuberant crowd, although a few fans apparently havent read up on golf etiquette. "Its the firrst time in my life that Ive seen so many people all over the golf course," Tseng said.dddddddddddd "Between the fifth and sixth hole, I was about the hit the ball, and someone took a photo. The timing is actually wrong you can take photos before or after we hit a ball, but we hope they can do everything to avoid that while were hitting." American Katie Futcher (70) was among three players tied for fifth, another shot behind. Kung put herself in contention with a 68 that included five birdies and a lone bogey, and said she hopes to overtake the more famous Tseng. "Its golf, so anything can happen," the 91st-ranked Kung said. "Im more like a big sister for her (Tseng) and very happy for her. To make this tournament possible, she played a big part." Inspired in part by Tsengs recent slew of victories, this is the first time the LPGA has staged a tournament in Taiwan. ' ' '